ANTIBIOTICS AND BREAST AUGMENTATION

News from Dr. Robert J. Brueck MD , plastic surgeon in Fort Myers, FL

For years, we used to prescribe pre-operative antibiotics for breast augmentation patients. We would then continue the antibiotics for several days post-op. The question is, is it really necessary?

A recent study seemed to answer that question.

A study of 605 patients over 4 years revealed there was NO difference in over all complications, infection or capsular contraction in patients who received 3 days of postoperative antibiotics versus those who received none.